Exploring floating and sinking

Make a prediction, test it, and compare the result. The game uses simplified examples rather than a full physics simulation.

Worked example

A dry wooden block commonly floats while a solid stone commonly sinks. Real results also depend on the material, shape, and trapped air.

Try it step by step

1. Float or Sink?

   Predict what happens, then drop the object into the water to check.

2. Animal Homes

   Place each animal in its natural home.

3. Recycling Sort

   Follow the labels on the bins. Local recycling rules can differ.

A useful hint

Do not turn the examples into a rule that every heavy object sinks. Large boats provide an everyday counterexample.

Simple activities, gentle encouragement, and room to explore at your own pace. Big buttons and simple controls on phones, tablets, and computers.

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